pattern

Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Sports & People

Review

Flashcards

Spelling

Quiz

Start learning
Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
ice hockey

a game played on ice by two teams of 6 skaters who try to hit a hard rubber disc (a puck) into the other team’s goal, using long sticks

Ex: He loves watching ice hockey games during the winter season. 
Close
Sign in
mountain biking

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

Ex: Mountain biking is a great way to explore the outdoors. 
Close
Sign in
rollerblading

a type of skating using inline skates with wheels, often done for fun or sport on paved surfaces

Ex: Rollerblading is a great way to stay fit and active. 
Close
Sign in
taekwondo
taekwondo
[noun]

a Korean martial art characterized by its emphasis on high kicks and jumping and spinning kicks

Ex: She has been practicing taekwondo for years and is now a black belt. 
Close
Sign in
captain
captain
[noun]

the player in charge of a sports team

Close
Sign in
referee
referee
[noun]

an official who is in charge of a game, making sure the rules are obeyed by the players

Ex: The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the match, much to the relief of the exhausted players. 
Close
Sign in
supporter
supporter
[noun]

a person who regularly follows, cheers for, and shows loyalty to a particular team or athlete

Ex: The supporters filled the stadium, waving flags and singing chants. 
Close
Sign in
teammate
teammate
[noun]

a person who is a member of the same team as another person, typically in sports or other competitive activities

Ex: She passed the ball to her teammate. 
Close
Sign in
opponent
opponent
[noun]

someone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.

Ex: The two opponents faced off in the final match of the tennis tournament. 
Close
Sign in
competitor

someone who competes with others in a sport event

Ex: The marathon attracted thousands of competitors from around the world. 
Close
Sign in
cyclist
cyclist
[noun]

someone who rides a bicycle

Ex: The cyclist pedaled quickly up the steep hill. 
Close
Sign in
spectator
spectator
[noun]

a person who watches sport competitions closely

Ex: The enthusiastic spectator cheered loudly as her favorite team scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the match. 
Close
Sign in
squash
squash
[noun]

a game that involves two or more players, hitting a rubber ball against the walls of a closed court by a racket

Ex: Squash is a fast-paced game that requires agility, speed, and precision. 
Close
Sign in
boxing
boxing
[noun]

a sport in which fighters wear special gloves and use only their fists to hit each other

Close
Sign in
champion
champion
[noun]

the winner of a competition

Ex: She was crowned champion after winning the tennis tournament. 
Close
Sign in
extreme sport

any sport or activity that involves high risk and adrenaline, often performed in challenging environments such as skydiving and hang gliding

Ex: Extreme sports attract those who seek adventure and excitement. 
Close
Sign in
high jump
high jump
[noun]

a sport in which participants jump without using any equipment over a horizontal bar that is placed at different heights

Close
Sign in
rider
rider
[noun]

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

Close
Sign in
shooting
shooting
[noun]

the act of discharging a projectile from a weapon, such as a gun or bow

Ex: The soldier practiced shooting at the range. 
Close
Sign in
motor racing

a sport in which drivers compete in races using high-speed vehicles, such as cars or motorcycles

Ex: Formula 1 is one of the most popular forms of motor racing worldwide. 
Close
Sign in
fan
fan
[noun]

someone who has a strong interest in and enthusiasm for a particular sport, team, or athlete

Ex: She became a fan of soccer after watching the World Cup. 
Close
Sign in
riding
riding
[noun]

the state or act of a person who rides a horse

Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app